MV Agusta Moto2 project has MotoGP on the horizon

MV Agusta is preparing to enter the Moto2 World Championship, which from 2019 will have new three-cylinder engines – just like the engines that equip the successful F3 range. However, this entry into Moto2 relates to the desire to compete in MotoGP in the long run.

The technical director of the manufacturer, Brian Gillen, confirmed to Speedweek that it is time for MV Agusta to enter Moto2. Gillen also assured that the project is entirely from the manufacturer of Varese, and it is possible to understand that it is a MV Agusta bike:

– Suter is a partner, a supplier, for a MV Agusta project. As in every project, different parts such as wheels or brakes from suppliers, Suter is one of them. MV Agusta has overall supervision over the project. Like I said, it’s an MV Agusta project, not one of Forward and none of Suter. When you see the design, components and construction of the bike, you will instantly see the know-how and heritage of MV Agusta.

Asked about the option for Moto2, Gillen explained that this is a stage for a hypothetical future participation in MotoGP:

– Quite simply: You can not even get into the MotoGP class quickly, we’ve set that up for the future. We have to get a foot into the MotoGP paddock first. There we have to learn how everything works. Then we want to develop drivers and possibly make a MotoGP project out of them.